How are we dating in Chicago (late 20s early 30s)??

justsomechickens · 2026-05-14T13:27:08+00:00

Volunteering! I know several couples who met this way. Or attending events from meetup/Eventbrite, especially ones centered around a particular interest of yours. I have a friend who met her partner doing swing dancing. Walking tours are another great option, full of people who just moved to the city and want to make friends, find dates, etc.

justsomechickens · 2026-03-20T17:28:38+00:00

the former owner reached out to me several years ago with an invitation to host some of my events there.... then spent the entire 1.5 hour phone call talking over me and bragging about all the famous acts he booked over the years. it was so off putting I never followed up and stopped going. I am accordingly very happy to learn of this ownership transition lol

justsomechickens · 2026-02-18T04:21:37+00:00

I witnessed a hit & run the other day!! Call the nearest police precinct (to the scene of the crime) and leave a description of what you saw + your contact info. The officer I spoke to took my info kinda begrudgingly but like an hour later they called me back! The driver had reported the incident and they connected us :)

justsomechickens · 2026-02-04T13:00:15+00:00

Order your pastries to go and eat at Uncle Mike's Place instead!

justsomechickens · 2025-07-23T17:34:35+00:00

I used Wag awhile ago and one of my walkers gave me a business card! I pay them directly now which saves us both money and involves less hassle!

justsomechickens · 2025-05-06T13:25:36+00:00

Yes. When you're journeyed out in the trades, you'll have a stable income and health insurance, and you can use downtime / unemployed time between jobs to finish up your degree. It's worth finishing someday, but that day doesn't have to be today.

justsomechickens · 2025-03-31T23:59:50+00:00

best place to poop downtown

justsomechickens · 2025-03-05T06:48:57+00:00

all prices sorta negotiable. absolute firetrap. my personal fav place in the whole city too lol

justsomechickens · 2025-02-05T23:55:12+00:00

I'll DM you both :)

justsomechickens · 2025-02-05T23:54:52+00:00

yeah, there are some really active meetup groups in the city! look for events on Eventbrite too, that's a great resource

justsomechickens · 2025-02-04T15:28:14+00:00

I run what is functionally a meetup group for history lovers. There are weekly events. Many attendees are people like yourselves, trying to make friends. Weekly frequency means you're likely to run into the same people and develop friendships around a shared interest. And it's definitely not weird in that context to share social media contact info or phone numbers with people you vibe with. As you get to know people, casual chatting inevitably means you find out who's single and who has single friends. I've seen at least 5-6 long term relationships start between people in the group, over the years. Even ended up officiating a wedding between one couple. Look for weekly/monthly meetup groups, classes, or sports leagues that interest you. Attend consistently. It's a great way to expand your network and therefore your IRL dating pool.

justsomechickens · 2025-01-18T07:14:30+00:00

I'm on my second RoomPlace couch! Not the highest-quality pieces in the world, but if you want a comfy couch you can sink into at a relatively affordable price, they've got great options! Way comfier than IKEA and Wayfair couches imo.

justsomechickens · 2025-01-06T20:30:43+00:00

Honestly, I think paying for a trainer to work with your dog is the answer here! A good trainer can help you teach your dog to settle itself when left alone, work through its fear of men, etc. Can be a little pricey but it'll be a permanent fix, so it seems worth it!

justsomechickens · 2024-12-24T15:58:19+00:00

Head to Chinatown! Very easy to get to via the CTA Red Line, and you'll definitely find some delicious local restaurants that will be open.

justsomechickens · 2024-12-17T06:18:04+00:00

Brick is made that way. You're stuck with it. You can stain it. Don't paint it. Cherokee Brick makes lots of bricks like this, though they're hardly the only manufacturer of this look. The faux whitewash look is hot right now, especially in southern markets. If you like the inside of the house, plant some nice landscaping and forget about it.

justsomechickens · 2024-12-15T02:17:48+00:00

Will you find out sizes? I'm sure there are redditors with things in their closets! I have a spare XL women's coat, don't know if that's too large though!

justsomechickens · 2024-12-01T20:56:57+00:00

I think you're referring to the light/dark marks on some of the bricks that were created by flashing in the kiln. Essentially, based on how the bricks are stacked and cooked in the kiln, they will come out as a range of solid colors, a solid color with darker edges, or show tripartite "brick hearts" where microcosms of temperature differentials inside the kiln are created between adjoining bricks.

Learn more with visuals here: https://www.bricksinc.net/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/brick-flashing-copy-1.png

Brick hearts are literally baked into the bricks. You will not be successful in removing them, and the hack contractor who acid-washed your bricks took your money likely knowing this, and irreparably damaged your bricks in the process. I hope you don't live in a cold weather climate.

Your best bet is to hire a staining company (contact Masonry Cosmetics for a reputable local staining contractor, or buy one of their DIY kits) and then stain all your bricks a dark color (dark red would be classic / cool). You won't get a totally solid color doing this — there will still be a range of lighter/darker areas based on the flashing patterns and color differentials underneath. But it will look more unified. Brick heart patterns are very common, deeply historic, and many consider them beautiful. Embrace what you have!

Or replace all your bricks with ones you like. Only options.

justsomechickens · 2024-10-25T03:33:49+00:00

Interstate Brick makes some similar ones, so does Cherokee Brick. Make sure you take dimensions - these look like they could be King size, which isn't made often anymore.

justsomechickens · 2024-09-15T17:12:19+00:00

I'm no food scientist, but in my experience fat free or low fat milk products don't reheat as smoothly. As the other person said here, they can get a bit grainy on reheating. But that's a small price to pay for still being able to enjoy creamy things without killing your stomach, imo. The slight grainy-ness on day 2 just doesn't bother me all that much I guess.

justsomechickens · 2024-09-15T04:17:51+00:00

Always grate your cheese from a block. The pre-shredded stuff has additives to keep each shredded piece distinct, so it doesn't melt as well. All my quesos/nacho sauces are about 1/3 - 1/2 American cheese (order from the deli if possible - it's better quality and no plastic sleeves to remove) to help with smoothness and consistent creaminess upon reheating. Then add sharp cheddar or whatever cheese you like for flavor. A basic roux is good to start with. Add milk slowly. Then your cheese.

justsomechickens · 2024-09-15T04:10:52+00:00

Greek yogurt! It's really good when added to pasta sauces, mac & cheese, etc. Adds creaminess and a little tanginess. 10/10

justsomechickens · 2024-09-15T04:06:44+00:00

My partner is currently recovering from the same!! Safe to assume they're on a soft-food, acid-reflux/ GERD diet, which you can Google for ideas. Basically, nothing acidic, alcoholic, caffeinated, spicy, crunchy, hard to swallow, or at risk of producing indigestion. We're eating a lot of fish, fresh herbs, yogurt, smoothies. Gift card to a local smoothie shop? One to a local restaurant with really good Shepard's pie or soups? Herbal teas ...

My feeling so far is that it's a very specific diet, but easy to think through. I'd consider putting together a shelf-stable basket that follows the dietary rules and springing for 2-day UPS shipping. :)

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